ARUNACHAL PRADESH

SIKKIM

ARUNACHAL PRADESH

SIKKIM

TOURISM

ARUNACHAL PRADESH SIKKIM

SCALE:

•Natural beauty

•Cultural Diversity

•Spiritual and Religious Tourism

SCALE:

•Natural beauties, including Himalayas and lush valleys,

attract tourists seeking serene environments.

•Rich cultural heritage, including Buddhist monasteries

and festivals.

•Adventure Tourism.

CHALLENGES:

•Lack of hotel facilities and increasing climatic variability.

•Connectivity

•Degradation of natural ecosystem.

CHALLENGES:

•Limited transportation infrastructure.

•Seasonal variability

•Environmental Impact

SUCCESS:

•Promotion of Eco

-Tourism

•Cultural Preservation

•Adventure tourism development

SUCCESS:

•Effective marketing

•Sustainable development

•Government initiatives

Arunachal Pradesh Sikkim

SCALE:

•More than 70 percent population is dependent on agriculture

for their livelihood.

•Varied topography ranging from foothills to mountains.

•Rich biodiversity provide a conductive environment for

agriculture.

SCALE:

•Major crops are paddy, buck wheat, maize, burley, potato.

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Agriculture is still the main stay of rural population of Sikkim.

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Sikkim is the first Indian state to be certified fully organic,

emphasizing sustainable organic practices.

CHALLENGES:

•Poor road connectivity hinder transportation of

agricultural produce to markets.

•Reliance on traditional methods limits productivity.

•Inadequate storage facilities.

CHALLENGES:

•Adverse geographical location and difficult terrain.

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Very low per-capita availability.

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Decreasing trend of farmers working on farms.

SUCCESS:

•Huge production of oranges, kiwis, apples, etc.

•Community Initiatives

•Ensure food security to households.

SUCCESS:

•Sikkim’s eco

friendly agricultural practices contribute to

its appeal as eco

-tourism destination.

•Promotes sustainable livelihood.

•Adopt new and modern technology of organic farming system.

AGRUCULTURE

Arunachal Pradesh Sikkim

SCALE:

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Arunachal Pradesh has significant coal and petroleum

reserves with many rivers.

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Abundant limestone deposits are found.

•There are also occurrences of gold, graphite, dolomite.

SCALE:

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Coal, limestone, dolomite, and quartz.

•Limited quantities of copper are also found.

•Occurrences of marble and sandstone have also been

reported.

CHALLENGES:

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Security challenges.

•Complex regulatory frameworks and land acquisition

issues.

•Environmental damage.

CHALLENGES:

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Like many other states, regulatory framework is a big

challenge.

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Commercial exploitation

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Limited transportation and power supply.

SUCCESS:

•Oil exploration

•Investment from government

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Namchik-Namphuk coal mines provide tremendous

coal.

SUCCESS:

•Small scale mining for local construction needs.

•Tourism

•Environmental conservation over large scale industries

MINERALS

Arunachal Pradesh Sikkim

SCALE:

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Arunachal Pradesh is famous for its traditional weaving

technology.

•It serves as a crucial economic activity.

•There’s a huge diversity in production.

SCALE:

•Weaving is deeply rooted in the state’s cultural tradition

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Handloom and carpet weaving are indigenous product

•Sikkim produces traditional attire like

Bakhu(Bhutia

dress),

Thokro-Dumdyo(Lepcha dress), blankets, etc.

CHALLENGES:

•Technological advancement

•Competition from cheaper, mass produced textiles.

•Limited market access and exposure.

CHALLENGES:

•Competition from cheaper textiles.

•Slow process of production.

• limited transportation from villages to markets.

SUCCESS:

•Cultural Preservation

•Increased recognition of the uniqueness led to growth

in the market.

•Government support

SUCCESS:

•Market recognition

•Cultural Preservation

•Tourist attraction

WEAVING

Arunachal Pradesh Sikkim

SCALE:

•It varies from small decorative items to large

sculptures and architectural elements.

•It has a votive or ceremonial significance among tribe

•Figure od lord Buddha, wooden masks, religious

images, figures of dancer, etc are popular products

SCALE:

•Wood carving is an ancient art form of Sikkim.

•I

t is done on Choktsis, Bakchok to wooden masks,

alters, lam stands and other decorative items.

•Typical traditional designs include dragons, birds,

phoenix,

stc.

CHALLENGES:

•Preserving traditional techniques amidst modern

influence

•Ensuring sustainable practices

•Competition from modern materials

CHALLENGES:

•Skill Preservation

•Sustainability

•Market access and modernization

SUCCESS:

•Contribution to local economy

•Preservation of cultural identity

•Skill development and empowerment

SUCCESS:

•It provides income for many artisans and families.

•It has gained recognition nationally and internationally.

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Cultural Preservation

WOOD CARVING